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Halal-certified events are becoming bigger business

Having expanded its halal-certified facilities, Millennium Hotels and Resorts is seeing a 15-20% annual increase in related banquet enquiries in recent years.

Halal-certified events are becoming bigger business
Tokyo tunes in to 2028 conferences
Tokyo tunes in to 2028 conferences
From acoustics to opera, Tokyo’s success in securing events bid amplify its allure for conferences.
IHG bolsters leadership with dual promotions
IHG bolsters leadership with dual promotions
Rajit Sukumaran and Vivek Bhalla tasked to drive growth and expansion across the region.
Thailand rolls out “MICE one stop service”
Thailand rolls out “MICE one stop service”
New visa measures and airport enhancements aim to attract global conferences and exhibitions.
IHG debuts ‘Low Carbon’ hotel programme
IHG debuts ‘Low Carbon’ hotel programme
Low Carbon Pioneers programme showcases hotels whose operations have low carbon emissions footprints.
First look at Amara Sanctuary Sentosa’s revamp
First look at Amara Sanctuary Sentosa’s revamp
Five-month redesign unveils a new lobby, dining space and guestrooms.
2025 International Jazz Day goes to Abu Dhabi
2025 International Jazz Day goes to Abu Dhabi
As a UNESCO Creative City of Music, Abu Dhabi will showcase the interplay of local musical traditions and jazz.
UK commits to anti-terrorism bill Martyn’s Law
UK commits to anti-terrorism bill Martyn’s Law
New Labour government to introduce Martyn’s Law, requiring hotels, restaurants and venues to take measures against terror threats.
AsiaWorld-Expo brings major summits to the Greater Bay Area
AsiaWorld-Expo brings major summits to the Greater Bay Area
Major summits and conferences make a beeline for this Hong Kong expo venue in 2025.
BESarawak gives back with donation of 1,000 books
BESarawak gives back with donation of 1,000 books
The bureau calls upon organisations from all industries to participate in its ‘Books Build Legacy’ programme.
Philippines takes MICE 'to heart' with bold new strategy at MICECON
Philippines takes MICE 'to heart' with bold new strategy at MICECON
MICECON 2024 showcases 'We Take Your Business to Heart' initiative, heralding a new era of world-class events in the Philippines.
Asia’s DMC Power List: East West Planners, Singapore
Asia’s DMC Power List: East West Planners, Singapore
Led by Janet Tan-Collis, the Singapore-based DMC prides itself on delivering ‘created experiences’ through its four-decade operation.
How to wow attendees with powerful moments at events
How to wow attendees with powerful moments at events
Can drums, light sensors and networking buttons do the trick? Industry experts share top tips for engaging attendees.
Iconic Dusit Thani Bangkok confirms reopening date
Iconic Dusit Thani Bangkok confirms reopening date
Leadership team gets down to work ahead of the hotel’s reopening on 27 September.
Tokyo set to welcome new convention hub
Tokyo set to welcome new convention hub
Takanawa Gateway Convention Center set to be one of Tokyo’s biggest multipurpose halls when it opens in July 2025.